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Introduction to the principles of classical and modern genetics and evolutionary theory. Topics: micro- and macro-evolution, population and molecular genetics including personal genomics and CRISPR. HUMBIO 2A and HUMBIO 2B are designed to be taken concurrently. Periodically there will be lectures that address related content in the two courses. Concurrent enrollment is strongly encouraged and is necessary for majors to meet recommended declaration deadlines. Human Biology majors are required to take the Human Biology Core Courses for a letter grade.

Introduction to the past, present, and future of human biological and social structures. Topics include the evolution of hominids and the origins of human diversity, the development of agriculture and the modern state, human population growth and global demographic change, patterns and consequences of inequality, and conclude with a discussion of our place on a rapidly changing planet. HUMBIO2B, with HUMBIO3B and HUMBIO 4B, satisfies the Writing in the Major (WIM) requirement for students in Human Biology. HUMBIO 2A and HUMBIO 2B are designed to be taken concurrently. Lectures in the two courses will address related content from complementary perspectives, so as to enhance understanding. Concurrent enrollment is strongly encouraged and is necessary for majors to meet recommended declaration deadlines. Human Biology majors are required to take the Human Biology Core Courses for a letter grade.

(HUMBIO students must enroll in HUMBIO 57. Med/Graduate students must enroll in EPI 247.) We will cover: the components of public health systems in the US; principles of outbreak investigation and disease surveillance; different types of study design for field investigation; visualization and interpretation of public health data, including identification and prevention of biases; and implementation of disease control by public health authorities. Students will meet with leaders of health departments of the state and the county and will be responsible for devising, testing and evaluating a field questionnaire to better understand the complexities of field research.

This course is designed to support upperclass undergraduates who have collected - or are collecting - qualitative data in completion of Honors Thesis research. The course will review methods of qualitative data organization (field note amendment, transcription, data indexing, conceptual memo writing) and teach methods of qualitative data analysis (mutli-stage coding, data modeling, charting, use of analytic software) and examine best methods for the reporting of qualitative research. The course introduces methodologies through readings, sample data sets, and group practice; students then display learning by executing these methodologies on their own data, and reporting findings and methods.

This course aims to provide a firm grounding in the foundations of probability and statistics, with a focus on analyzing data from the health sciences. Students will learn how to read, interpret, and critically evaluate the statistics in medical and biological studies. The course also prepares students to be able to analyze their own data, guiding them on how to choose the correct statistical test, avoid common statistical pitfalls, and perform basic functions in R deducer. Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center.

(HUMBIO students must enroll in HUMBIO 89X. Med/Graduate students must enroll in EPI 259.) Topics: random variables, expectation, variance, probability distributions, the central limit theorem, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals. Correlation, regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric tests. Introduction to least squares and maximum likelihood estimation. Emphasis is on medical applications.

Using island systems as a microcosm to study and discuss sustainability, the course will motivate students to think deeper about the implications of sustainability in places that are isolated, fragile and vulnerable to all anthropogenic activities. A variety of island contexts will be considered but the class will give special attention to the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. Students will explore past and present efforts to maintain the natural and cultural resources of the Galápagos Islands in the face of rapid growth in a tourism-based economy and ever-increasing globalization. In individual or small-group course projects, students will search for tangible, realistic solutions to specific Galápagos problems in the effort to achieve balance between nature and a local human population.

Available evidence at the national and cross-country level linking social welfare interventions and health outcomes. If and how non-health programs and policies could have an impact on positive health outcomes. Evaluation of social programs and policies that buffer the negative health impact of economic instability and unemployment among adult workers and their children. Examination of safety nets, including public health insurance, income maintenance programs, and disability insurance. Enrollment limited to junior and seniors and graduate students or consent of the instructor. HUMBIO students must enroll in HUMBIO 122. Med/Graduate students must enroll in PEDS 222.

Focuses on U.S. health care policy. Includes comparisons with health care policy in other countries and detailed examinations of Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and proposed reforms. Examines health policy efforts at state and local levels. The course includes sessions on effective memo writing as well as presentation and the politics of health policy and reform efforts. HUMBIO students must enroll in HUMBIO 122A. Graduate students must enroll in PUBLPOL 156. **Enrollment will be decided via application. Applications will open on Aug. 30 at 6:00 p.m. and close on Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. To apply, visit https://forms.gle/thzX6CYjvRvaz5Ra8 **

An overview of the acute and chronic physical and psychological health impact of sexual abuse through the perspective of survivors of childhood, adolescent, young and middle adult, and elder abuse, including special populations such as pregnant women, military and veterans, prison inmates, individuals with mental or physical impairments. Also addresses: race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other demographic and societal factors, including issues specific to college culture. Professionals with expertise in sexual assault present behavioral and prevention efforts such as bystander intervention training, medical screening, counseling and other interventions to manage the emotional trauma of abuse. Undergraduates must enroll for 3 units. To receive a letter grade in any listing, students must enroll for 3 units. This course must be taken for a letter grade and a minimum of 3 units to be eligible for Ways credit. Enrollment limited to students with sophomore academic standing or above or consent of the instructor. Human Biology students must enroll in HUMBIO 124 or AFRICAAM 127 or FEMGEN 237. Med/Grad students should enroll in SOMGEN 237 for 2 units.

This course introduces students to key challenges to the health and well being of children worldwide. We explicitly focus on child and public health problems in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) to reflect the global burden of disease among children. We will review the scope and magnitude of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, as well as examine regional variations. We will then identify both medical and non-medical causes, effects of, as well as interventions to address, some of the biggest child health problems. The course will also prevent an overview of the role of culture, gender, and non-state actors (NGOs, foundations, etc.) on health and health policy. Enrollment limited to juniors, seniors and and graduate students or the consent of the instructor. HUMBIO students must enroll in HUMBIO 124C. Med/Graduate students must enroll in MED 124 or PEDS 124

Explore the amazing capacity of your body to move and adapt within your everyday world. You will learn: how your body systems respond to the stress of acute exercise and adapt to chronic exercise training, how your cardiovascular system adapts to optimize oxygen delivery and utilization, how your muscles generate force and hypertrophy in response to training, and how your metabolic/biochemical pathways are regulated to support the increased energy demand of exercise. We will discuss theories on the causes of fatigue and muscle soreness, and on what limits human performance. Applied topics such as the effects of aging, gender, and environmental conditions (high altitude, heat, cold, microgravity) on your body will be emphasized in the second half of the course. Portions of the class will be taught through videos that use online lectures and engaging stories to illustrate physiology concepts. Prerequisites: HUMBIO 4A or BIO 84 or consent of instructor.

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in human populations. In this course, students will learn about design, measures of disease occurrence and measures of association between exposures - be they environmental, behavioral or genetic - and health outcomes of interest. Students will also learn about how error, confounding and bias can impact epidemiological results. The course draws on both classic and contemporary research articles, which students will learn to critically appraise. Through lectures, problem sets, written responses to original articles and in-class discussions, students will gain a solid foundation in epidemiology. HUMBIO 154 courses can be taken separately or as a series. Upper division course with preference given to upperclassmen.

Deficits in social communication and interaction and repetitive behaviors are the core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 1% of all children and costs society an estimated $268B annually. This interactive seminar course will provide an overview of our understanding of ASD, from genetics through epidemiology, biology and treatment, and the many implications for society, including the principles and problems of diagnosis, its impact upon family and across the lifespan, and controversies regarding its etiology, perception and care. Preference will be given to upperclassmen, especially in the Human Biology program. Attendance at first class is mandatory. Enrollment is limited to 18 students. Applications will be accepted on Wednesday, August 30th at 6:00PM, consistent with the Autumn Quarter enrollment. Applications will be closed on Wednesday, September 6th at 5:00PM. Application: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1609117a65644b21878c0ddbbbd2a8a3. Prerequisites: Human Biology core or BIO 82 and BIO 84 or consent of instructor.

Emphasis is on how health, illness, and healing are understood, experienced, and constructed in social, cultural, and historical contexts. Topics: biopower and body politics, gender and reproductive technologies, illness experiences, medical diversity and social suffering, and the interface between medicine and science.Waitlist sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN6BTg4Rshq_n9Rijs3gz8O4Ppi8Ee3ya-0zd7RF65dtb_rg/viewform?pli=1.

The Practicum is a reflective Capstone option that allows students to make connections between academic, extra-curricular andpre-professional experiences. The Practicum is done throughout the Senior year and involves attending workshops, reflecting on your undergraduate experiences through a portfolio, and consolidating assignments including a presentation to your HumBio peers about your academic journey and a final Capstone essay. There are a variety of workshop options in the Practicum; your choices will reflect your own needs and aspirations. Options include alumni and career mentoring, practical skills development, and guided reflection workshops. Capstone progress and completion is tracked through the Human Biology Capstone Canvas site throughout the Senior year. Students begin their Practicum experience early, working on it each quarter of their Senior year. Students should enroll in the HumBio 191 unit the quarter completion of the Practicum requirements is planned, typically Senior spring. The structure of the Practicum is flexible and there is not a scheduled classroom meeting time. Students who need to complete all of the Practicum requirement in one quarter should enroll in Section 02, offered in Winter or Spring quarters only. Restricted to Human Biology majors.

Capstone course series for HUMBIO seniors. Expands the work of the student's Area of Concentration. The Synthesis allows students the opportunity to craft a culminating, creative work of scholarship based on a synthesis of personal and academic interests, including service projects. Students should begin their synthesis either in the third quarter of Junior year or the first quarter of Senior year.Participation in the HUMBIO Senior Symposium during Spring quarter is required. Students should enroll in either 3 units for two quarters or 2 units for three quarters. Prerequisite: acceptance into the synthesis program: https://humanbiology.stanford.edu/capstone/synthesis. Notes: Contact Samantha Cooper for Department Consent.

Independent research conducted under faculty supervision, in senior year, in pursuit of an honors project. May be taken for a maximum 2 quarters of credit. Honors applications are due Winter quarter of Junior year for Spring graduates.

Restricted to Human Biology majors. Completion of the honors project, normally taken in the student's final quarter. First component: the honors thesis, a final paper providing evidence of rigorous research, fully referenced, and written in an accepted scientific style. Second component: participation in the honors symposium, including a 10-minute oral presentation followed by a brief question and answer session. Completion of HumBio 194 fulfills the HumBio Capstone requirement. Minimum grade required is 'B+' to earn an Honors degree. Prerequisites: HUMBIO 193 or HUMBIO 199 and acceptance into the honors program.

Limited to returning Human Biology majors, declared prior to 2017. A supervised field, community, or lab experience of student's choosing, pre-approved by Human Biology faculty and student advisers, and initiated at least three quarters prior to graduation. Participation in a poster session on the internship experience is required during the first quarter that the student is in residence at Stanford after completion of the internship. May be repeated for credit and a total of 4 units accumulatively. Prerequisites: Human Biology core; application must be submitted to Student Services, https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d2cce78ec61a423cb3b6329ba1248691

Reading for Human Biology majors in exceptional circumstances and under sponsorship of Human Biology associated faculty. Students must apply through Human Biology student services before registering. Reading list, paper, and evaluation required. May be repeated for credit.Students will need to complete the Independent Study form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d2cce78ec61a423cb3b6329ba1248691

Human Biology majors must obtain a sponsor from the Human Biology associated faculty or the Academic Council. Non-majors and students who have not declared must obtain a sponsor only from the Human Biology associated faculty. Prerequisite: Faculty approval; application must be submitted to Student Services, https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d2cce78ec61a423cb3b6329ba1248691